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Swagtron’s SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooter
Case Name (Date)
Alvarez et al. v. Hoverton, LLC d/b/a Swagtron
25-cv-1730, E.D.N.Y.
(March 2025)
Product/Service
Swagtron’s SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooter
Allegations
Misrepresenting scooters as safe when the batteries can overheat and catch fire due to a defect
Status
Pending
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